Exhibit
23.1
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to
the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-3 Nos.
333-57533, 333-49847, 333-70195, 333-83949, 333-94841, 333-61238, 333-71496,
333-105295, 333-114006, 333-111454 and 333-127269 and Form S-8 Nos. 333-52479,
333-35868, 333-112379, 333-35866, 333-111457, 333-118816, 333-127266, 333-134886
and 333-160017) of our reports dated February 25, 2010, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Cheniere Energy, Inc. and
subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
of Cheniere Energy, Inc. and subsidiaries, included in this Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2009.
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/s/ ERNST
& YOUNG LLP
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ERNST &
YOUNG LLP
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Houston,
Texas
February 25,
2010